A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8472856 Details
Epoch: 397 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 86340906 epoch_slot_no: 200106 block_no: 8472679 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 13101 time: 2023-03-04 05:19:57 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x897e02e51f2298b739b2f39d7dd92cfe88119f09aec1ca0035ad5ab6f4c96ca8Block Operator
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